Start a Business in Pueblo

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

✔ 4 permits⏱ 2-6 weeks💰 Varies

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Overview

Starting a business in Pueblo requires a Business License through the Finance/Revenue Department. Base fee: Varies. No general state business license. Colorado has 70+ home-rule cities that collect their own sales tax separately from state. State license does NOT cover home-rule cities.

Required Permits

✓Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

✓State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

✓County: health department permit + fire inspection

✓City: business licence/tax certificate

Step-by-Step Process

Federal: EIN from IRS (free, instant online)

State: LLC/Corp filing + seller's permit/sales tax registration

County: health department permit + fire inspection

City: business licence/tax certificate

Costs

Estimated total: Varies depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Finance/Revenue Department

Phone: 719-553-2656

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Common Mistakes

⚠ Pueblo County Health

⚠ Southern CO

⚠ Home-rule city — own sales tax

⚠ Steel industry heritage

⚠ Colorado uses a destination-based sales tax system — verify the combined rate for your specific address

Choose Your Business Type

Restaurant Food Truck Barber Shop Retail Store Coffee Shop Bar / Nightclub Gym / Fitness Studio Nail Salon Cannabis Dispensary Dog Grooming Bakery Cleaning Service Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop

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